| Test CODE | NAME |
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A887
Testosterone Free, Females or Children
| Methodology: | Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry/Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay Total Testosterone and SHBG are measured and free testosterone is estimated |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-6 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect between 6-10 a.m.
Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Green (sodium or lithium heparin) - 1.0 ml serum or plasma .
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum or plasma to a Standard Transport Tube. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: EDTA plasma.
Remarks: This test is suggested for women and children due to an improved sensitivity of testosterone by LC-MS/MS.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 84402 |